Misratdin Iskandarov (aka Misi_95)
Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Meet Misratdin Iskandarov, affectionately known in the chess universe as Misi_95 — a Grandmaster who has been quietly (or not so quietly) orchestrating brilliant moves on the chessboard since at least 2018. This is a player who turns pawns into legends and knights into knights in shining armor!
From the blistering speed of Bullet chess to the lightning tactics of Blitz, Misratdin has shown a knack for outwitting opponents with both brains and a bit of flair. Boasting a peak Bullet rating of an incredible 2866 as of May 2025, and a Blitz peak of 2775, Misi_95 doesn't just play chess — they redefine it.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
- Longest Winning Streak: An imposing 13 games, which is almost like a chess marathon!
- Comeback King: With an 86% comeback rate, Misratdin rarely stays down — losing a piece? No problem, the counterattack is already brewing.
- Average Moves Per Win: Around 75 moves, proving that whether it’s a tactical brawl or a positional squeeze, patience is a virtue.
- Win Rate: Over 55% when playing White, and a sturdy 51.6% when wielding the Black pieces — chess’s version of a tag team champion!
Opening Repertoire
Known for a little mystery called the "Top Secret" opening — which accounts for over 50% wins in Bullet format among over 485 games (definitely a move not found in any chess book). Otherwise, Misi_95 proves versatility with perfect records in crafty lines like the Sicilian Defense Canal Attack, Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack, the classical Pirc and Caro Kann Defenses. Essentially, if chess were a kitchen, this Grandmaster is the master chef trying out everything from spicy Sicilians to creamy Caro Kann soufflés.
Psychology & Quirks
Misratdin keeps a cool head with a tilt factor of just 11, showing that even when the position looks dire, emotions stay in check. A fun fact: this Grandmaster’s best time to play is 2 AM — midnight owls and chess fans, take note! Perhaps those are the hours when the chessboard whispers the loudest.
Most Recent Drama on the Board
The latest battles have seen Misi_95 triumph brilliantly by resignation against the formidable opponent BlunderMaster2335 in a thrilling Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack. That game spanned 61 tense moves, proving that sometimes the best strategy is to outlast and outmaneuver until your opponent throws in the towel — or king, in this case.
Fun Stats & Records
- Bullet Games Played: Over 500, with a solid win percentage above 55%
- Blitz Battles: Nearly 1000 games fought, with a respectable 52.8% win rate
- Rapid Chess: A bit more relaxed but still sharp, maintaining a 40% win rate over 35 games
- Favorite Opponent: Sherlock760, with nearly 160 duels and a sweet 66.5% win rate. Apparently, Misi_95 is the undisputed detective in these showdowns!
A Chess Biography Worth Following
From a rating starter of around 1800 in Bullet back in 2018 to crushing peaks above 2800, Misratdin Iskandarov is a reminder that determination, creativity, and a witty mind can conquer even the most calculating enemies. Whether you want to mimic their sneaky openings or just enjoy their dramatic game finishes, Misi_95 is a player who makes the chessboard a little more magical — and a lot more fun.
Stay tuned — this Grandmaster’s story is still unfolding, one move at a time!
Hi Misratdin, here’s a focused performance review to help you climb beyond your current level (2383 (2023-07-24)).
Quick Pulse Check
- Overall momentum: Your last 10 games vs BlunderMaster2335 produced 7 wins & 3 losses – an excellent +4 score.
- Stamina trend: see – strongest between 15-19 UTC, slight drop in the final session.
- Opening range: five different defenses with Black, three structures with White – good versatility, but some lines still shaky under pressure.
What’s Working Well
- Initiative-first mindset. In your Sicilian Rossolimo win you maintained the lead from 7.e5 all the way to the rook endgame. Your pawn sacrifices (17.Nxe6! and 18.f5!) forced Black to defend passively.
- Time management under tension. Even with single-digit seconds you executed the sequence 55.Rd5+ Ke4 56.Rxh5! accurately. This shows strong blitz nerves.
- Endgame technique. In several wins you converted R+P vs R with clean triangulation. Your king activity is a recurring asset.
Key Improvement Targets
- Convert overwhelming attacks earlier. The Rossolimo game lasted 60+ moves although the evaluation was winning after 29.Rxe6. Practice spotting forced mates / knockout tactics to avoid long conversion.
- Handling counterplay on the queenside. Two of your losses stemmed from overlooking pawn breaks (…b5 in the QGA and …c5/…d4 in the Anglo-Dutch). Add a defensive check-list: files, diagonals, passed pawns.
- Bishop vs Knight imbalances. In the QGA loss you allowed …Nd3-e5-f7 to reroute unopposed. Drill typical plans when you own the bishop pair: space gain, pawn levers, color-complex exploitation.
- Endgame calculation when down material. The Caro-Kann Panov defeat showed hesitation in liquidating to a drawn rook ending. Revise theoretical holds such as 4v3 & 3v2 rook-pawn endings.
Mini-Lab: Recent Loss Snapshot
The decisive moment of the Anglo-Dutch (move 35-38): your pieces became overloaded defending d5 & the back rank. Black’s …d4! followed by …Rxe2 created a clearance sacrifice motif.
- Before pushing g4 (move 41) ask: “What changes after pawn leaves g3?” – answer: dark-square holes & back-rank tactics.
- Solution: 41.Qd4! first, centralizing queen, keeping kingside solid, still pressing the passed c-pawn.
Action Plan for the Week
| Day | Task | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 15-minute tactics set: clearance & intermediate moves | 30 solved, 80 % accuracy |
| Tue | Review 5 model games in the English vs Dutch setup | Extract 3 new ideas |
| Wed | Play 3 training games starting from QGA move 15 position | Hold equal/drawn endings each time |
| Thu | Endgame drill: R+4 vs R+3 & R+P vs R, 20 reps | Convert/hold ≥ 70 % |
| Fri | Self-annotate one win + one loss. Use engine after writing notes. | Identify one blind-spot pattern |
Reference PGN (last win)
Glossary Links
Review these concepts: clearance sacrifice, overload, zugzwang.
Next Challenge
Arrange a sparring set with strong counter-punchers – maybe send a challenge to Serdar Murat Yildiz again but start from an equal endgame. Purpose: stress-test your defensive conversions.
Keep pushing – every small refinement compounds at your level.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| qopy01 | 12W / 17L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sherlock760 | 105W / 45L / 8D | |
| Serdar Murat Yildiz | 68W / 55L / 10D | |
| Ufuk Sezen Arat | 64W / 25L / 8D | |
| Huseyin Said Deveci | 40W / 6L / 2D | |
| Vugar Rasulov | 6W / 23L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2830 | 2716 | ||
| 2024 | 2762 | 2692 | ||
| 2023 | 2780 | 2675 | 2257 | |
| 2022 | 2581 | 2148 | ||
| 2021 | 2581 | 2147 | ||
| 2020 | 2471 | 2616 | 2132 | |
| 2019 | 2422 | 2720 | ||
| 2018 | 2401 | 2626 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29W / 19L / 2D | 24W / 21L / 2D | 79.2 |
| 2024 | 83W / 32L / 7D | 75W / 38L / 11D | 79.8 |
| 2023 | 20W / 10L / 5D | 23W / 12L / 4D | 87.7 |
| 2022 | 3W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 55.0 |
| 2021 | 12W / 0L / 5D | 8W / 9L / 1D | 95.9 |
| 2020 | 119W / 72L / 13D | 107W / 88L / 12D | 78.4 |
| 2019 | 65W / 82L / 13D | 71W / 63L / 15D | 81.4 |
| 2018 | 99W / 74L / 16D | 90W / 94L / 4D | 83.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 47 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 59.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 61.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 19 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 36.8% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Czech Defense | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Australian Defense | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.1% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 30 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 43.3% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 29 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 51.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 26 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 57.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 68.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 52.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 36.8% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 4 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |